Popular Kannada actor Vishunuvardhan passes away

Bangalore, Dec 30 (PTI) Popular Kannada actor
Vishnuvardhan died of cardiac arrest in south Indian city of
Mysore in the wee hours Wednesday. He was 59.

Vishnuvardhan, whom his fans had fondly awarded the title
"sahasa simha" (a valour lion), developed breathing problems
at about 0230 hours IST and he was immediately taken to a
private hospital where he breathed his last, sources said.
According to hospital sources, he died at around 0300
hrs IST.
His actress wife Bharathi and son-in-law Anirudh were by
his side when the Kannada star died.
Sources said the body of the actor, who has acted in 197
films, has been brought here.
Vishnuvardhan, a versatile actor, made his debut into the
'Sandalwood' through "Vamsharukha", an art film directed by
Janapeetha awardee Girish Karnad.
He was launched into fame for his role 'Ramachargi', a
wayward and rebellious student in "Nagarahaavu", a film
directed by acclaimed director Puttanna Kanagal.
Vishnuvardhan did not look back since then and went on to
win seven state honours and five film fare awards.
The last film in which Vishnuvardhan acted is 'Aaptha
Rakshaka' which is yet be released and his latest film to hit
the screen is "Bellary Naaga".
The death of Vishnuvardhan has come as a shock to Kannada
film industry as it came a day after a well known composer and
singer C Ashwath passed away. PTI MSR
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